Benchmark 3A
The Nature of Technology: Technology and Science
Grades 9-12, page 47

Technology usually affects society more directly than science because it solves practical problems and serves human needs (and may create new problems and needs). In contrast, science affects society mainly by stimulating and satisfying people's curiosity and occasionally by enlarging or challenging their views of what the world is like.
 

NSES Content Standard E 
Science and Technology: Understandings about science and technology 
Grades 5-8, page 166 
Scientific inquiry and technological design have similarities and differences. Scientists propose explanations for questions about the natural world, and engineers propose solutions relating to human problems, needs, and aspirations. Technological solutions are temporary; technologies exist within nature and so they cannot contravene physical or biological principles; technological solutions have side effects; and technologies cost, carry risks, and provide benefits. 

NSES Content Standard F 
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives: Science and technology in society 
Grades 5-8, page 169 
Science influences society through its knowledge and world view. Scientific knowledge and the procedures used by scientists influence the way many individuals in society think about themselves, others, and the environment. The effect of science on society is neither entirely beneficial nor entirely detrimental. Societal challenges often inspire questions for scientific research, and social priorities often influence research priorities through the availability of funding for research. 

NSES Content Standard E 
Science and Technology: Abilities of technological design 
Grades 9-12, page 192 
Identify a problem or design an opportunity. Students should be able to identify new problems or needs and to change and improve current technological designs. 

NSES Content Standard E 
Science and Technology: Understandings about science and technology 
Grades 9-12, page 192 
Science and technology are pursued for different purposes. Scientific inquiry is driven by the desire to understand the natural world, and technological design is driven by the need to meet human needs and solve human problems. Technology, by its nature, has a more direct effect on society than science because its purpose is to solve human problems, help humans adapt, and fulfill human aspirations. Technological solutions may create new problems. Science, by its nature, answers questions that may or may not directly influence humans. Sometimes scientific advances challenge people's beliefs and practical explanations concerning various aspects of the world.